Lotts v. Board of Park Commissioners

WHITE, J., pro tem.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the superior court declaring that petitioners are entitled to a peremptory writ of mandate ordering their reinstatement to full-time positions in the department of parks of the city of Los Angeles, upon full pay; and further directing the said city to draw warrants in favor of petitioners for the difference in wages between those paid and those appurtenant to full-time employment.

The record discloses that on June 26, 1931, the council of the city of Los Angeles passed Ordinance No. 69872, providing for the creation of half-time positions…